On the cold chilly night of Nov. 25, M83 graced the stage at Neumo’s with a sound so relaxing, it could put a baby to sleep. These chill electronic tunes set the perfect mood for the winter blues and suddenly I did not seem to mind the cold anymore. …

I’m a big Radiohead fan. I’d heard the hubbub about the the remixes of “In Rainbows” by AmpLive, an Oakland, Calif.-based DJ. The band had basically caught him making a remix album using their new material and forbade him to release it. …

I like the Kooks. I wouldn’t go so far as if to say I love them but after seeing them live, I’d have to say that it comes pretty close to love. Not only was their set at the Showbox SoDo on Tuesday amazing but also the energy of the music resonated to everyone in the room to produce a static connection between the band and the crowd. It is unbelievable just how important the chemistry between a crowd and a band is and the Kooks were successful in wooing their fans and in earning their own special playlist on my iPod. …

Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello wants to bring music fans a taste of Romani music and culture, infused with his own punk style. His band’s unforgettable appearance at Bumbershoot last year and the biographical documentary “The Pied Piper of Hützovina” are getting me excited about Gogol’s October appearance at Showbox SoDo. …

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